National Support Groups
Autism SA maintains a register of Support Groups.
Support Group Leaders have the opportunity to network with Autism SA Consultants and other support group leaders.
These groups are supportive, informative, and fun, giving you the opportunity for networking, emotional support and a safe place you can talk or listen. They can promote hope, empowerment, and strive to break down the barriers.
For more information please contact the individual or organisation facilitating the group.
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Greater Adelaide
Barossa Light & Lower North
MYTIME Tanunda
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Thursday |
| Time | 9.30-11.30am |
| Contact Person | Ros Briggs |
| Contact Number | 0431 706 037 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Far North
MYTIME Port Pirie
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Monday |
| Time | 9-11.30am |
| Contact Person | Mandy Dempsey |
| Contact Number | 86322633 or 0408087179 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Yorke Peninsula & Mid North
MYTIME Kadina
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Thursday |
| Time | 9.30-11.30am |
| Contact Person | Georgina Weissmann |
| Contact Number | 0466 427 633 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Western Adelaide
MYTIME Hillcrest
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Friday |
| Time | 9.30-11.30am |
| Contact Person | Silvana Zotti |
| Contact Number | 0488 151 789 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Murray/Mallee
MYTIME Berri
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Wednesday |
| Time | 10.30am-1pm |
| Contact Person | Helen Darling |
| Contact Number | 0403646137 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
MYTIME Angle Park
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Time | 10am-12pm |
| Contact Person | Keryn Baker-Cocks |
| Contact Number | 0414 912 816 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Yorke Peninsula & Mid North
Port Pirie Autism Support Group
The Autism Support Group is for parents and carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The group aims to provide information, advocacy, training, and support for parents and carers and strives to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the community.
| Group Days | 6 weekly Thursdays |
| Time | 5.00-6.30 |
| Venue | Mid North Education Centre David Street Port Pirie |
| Contact Person | Early Intervention Coordinator, Port Pirie Regional Health Service |
| Contact Number | (08) 8638 1100 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Yorke Peninsula & Mid North
Bounce Back
A support group for mothers with children that have special needs, run by Carers Link Yorke Peninsula. Carers Link YP facilitates an environment where mothers can meet other like-minded mothers, have coffee and chat, share information and resources, enjoy informal learning and guest speakers, discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child that has special needs and be supported and cared for in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
| Group Days | 3rd Friday of each month |
| Time | 12.00pm |
| Venue | Carers Link, YP Shop 3/21 Frances Terrace, Kadina |
| Contact Person | Maz |
| Contact Number | (08) 8821 2444 |
| Contact Email | merrylynd@cadl.support |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Murray/Mallee
MYTIME Murray Bridge
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Monday |
| Contact Person | Tamra Haylock |
| Contact Number | 0435 061 281 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Limestone Coast
Parents Group
This support group is for families in the South East Australia, particularly the Meningie area down through Mount Gambier.
| Group Days | 1st Monday bi-monthly |
| Venue | Mt Gambier (venue changes) |
| Contact Person | Charmaine from Carers SA Limestone Coast |
| Contact Number | (08) 8724 8700 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Limestone Coast
MYTIME Mt Gambier
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Thursday |
| Time | 12.30-2.30 |
| Contact Person | Nicky Hume |
| Contact Number | 0409 448 691 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Far North
MYTIME Port Augusta
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Monday |
| Time | 11am-1.30pm |
| Contact Person | Nicole Carter |
| Contact Number | 0447 778 597 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Eyre/Western
MYTIME Whyalla
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Wednesday |
| Time | 10.30-12.30 |
| Contact Person | Nicole Carter |
| Contact Number | 0447 778 597 |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Eyre/Western
MYTIME Ceduna
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 1pm-3pm |
| Contact Person | Paula Marks |
| Contact Number | 0409 017 087 |
| Respite Available | No |
Kids Kaleidoscope
| Contact Person | Marianne Stockham |
| Contact Number | 0428 482 426 |
| Respite Available | No |
| Website | http://www.facebook.com/kids.kaleidoscope |
Country Regions
Eyre/Western
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is a support group run by parents of children on the autism spectrum which provides support and understanding to parents and extended family members and carers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
| Group Days | 1st Thursday of each month |
| Time | 12.30pm |
| Venue | Tasman Hotel Private Function Room, 94 Tasman Terrace Port Lincoln |
| Contact Person | Lisa Henderson |
| Contact Number | 0488 943 637 |
| Contact Email | kaleidoscope002@gmail.com |
| Respite Available | No |
Country Regions
Eyre/Western
Spectrum of Light
This group is aimed at providing support to children on the autism spectrum, as well as their families and carers. Support is provided to children through activities, including sport based activities, sensory activities and games. Parents are also provided information about the autism spectrum and other topics such as NDIS. The group also aims to promote autism awareness and acceptance within the community.
| Group Days | Monday (shcool term) |
| Time | 4.00-5.00 |
| Venue | Ceduna Aboriginal Sporting Comple, Burgmann Drive Ceduna |
| Contact Person | Belinda McKirdy |
| Contact Number | 0498 173 398 |
| Contact Email | Belinda.clare@hotmail.com |
| Respite Available | No |
Greater Adelaide
Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island
MYTIME Victor Harbor
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Wednesday |
| Time | 9.30-12.30 |
| Contact Person | Amelia Graham |
| Contact Number | 0418 979 873 |
| Respite Available | No |
Greater Adelaide
Barossa Light & Lower North
Mixed Blessings
A support group for parents and carers of children with a disability. The group provides an opportunity for parents and carers to relax, take some time out to focus on looking after themselves, and a place to share stories and information.
| Group Days | Mondays once a month |
| Venue | 15 Second Street Nuriootpa |
| Contact Person | Coralie |
| Contact Number | 0407 720 611 |
| Contact Email | coralieb@cadl.support |
| Respite Available | No |
Greater Adelaide
Barossa Light & Lower North
MYTIME Evanston
| Group Days | Fridays |
| Time | 10am-12pm |
| Contact Person | Ros Briggs |
| Contact Number | 0432 706 037 |
| Respite Available | No |
Greater Adelaide
Adelaide Hills
Carer Support Group Woodside – Kaleidoscope
A support group for parents or carers who are caring for a child with a disability
| Group Days | First Tuesday of each month |
| Time | 10.00-12.00 |
| Venue | 39 Onkaparinga Valley Road Woodside |
| Contact Person | Jodie |
| Contact Number | (08) 839 7383 |
| Contact Email | jodiem@cadl.support |
| Respite Available | No |
Adelaide Hills
MYTIME Mt Barker
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Monday |
| Time | 10am-12pm |
| Contact Person | Tamra Haylock |
| Contact Number | 0435 061 281 |
| Respite Available | No |
Adelaide Hills
MYTIME Aldgate
For parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences while a helper minds your non-school age child. A support group for parents or carers of a child with a disability.
| Group Days | Monday |
| Time | 9.30am-11.30am |
| Contact Person | Lyn Nigro |
| Contact Number | 043930965 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Western Adelaide
Grange Primary School Autism Support Group
The aim of this group is to provide to parents and carers, support and information to assist children and families with autism.
| Contact Person | Nicole Harry |
| Contact Number | 0437080678 |
| Contact Email | nic78h@gmail.com |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Western Adelaide
MYTIME Taperoo
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Thursday |
| Contact Person | Keryn Baker-Cocks |
| Contact Number | 0414 912 816 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Western Adelaide
MYTIME Lockleys
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 12.15-2.15pm |
| Contact Person | Silvana Zotti |
| Contact Number | 0488 151 789 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
Friends and Families for Autism
A new group for families and friends of young adults on the autism spectrum. This group is a chance for young adults on the spectrum to meet new friends, as well as opportunity for parents to connect and share information.
| Group Days | TBA, times arranged via Meetup website |
| Venue | 24 Kwinana Crescent Port Noarlunga South |
| Contact Person | Diane |
| Contact Number | 0439 823 873 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
The A-Team
The A-Team is a social group promoting engagement in fun, sensory and skill based activities for children with autism in grades 1-7.
| Group Days | Wednesdays Term Time |
| Time | Boys 3.34-4.45 Girls 5.15-6.15 |
| Venue | Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Cumbria Court Mitchell Park |
| Contact Email | theAteam5043@outlook.com |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
Parents Evening Group
A support group for parents of children with a disability. A chance for peer support and a break from your caring role. Currently meeting at the Avoca Hotel for a $12 schnitzel menu and fun trivia game. Carer Support will also buy you a drink.
| Group Days | Last Monday of each month |
| Time | 6.30-9.30 |
| Venue | The Avoca, 893 South Road Clarence Gardens |
| Contact Person | Tina Williams |
| Contact Number | (08) 8379 5779 |
| Contact Email | Tina.williams@carersupport.org.au |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
Partridge Carers
For parents who care for an adult child (over 16 years old) with a disability or long term illness. Includes a program of guest speakers and also some meetings dedicated to having a break and taking care of yourself.
| Group Days | 1st Wednesday of bi-monthly |
| Time | 10.30-12.00 |
| Venue | Carer Support Glandore Centre, 770 South Road Glandore |
| Contact Person | Tina Williams |
| Contact Number | (08) 8379 5778 |
| Contact Email | Tina.williams@carersupport.org.au |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
Parents Timeout Glandore
A support group for parents of children with a disability including children on the autism spectrum. A chance for peer support and a break from your caring role with fun activities. Morning tea provided.
| Group Days | 1st Thursday of each month |
| Time | 9.30-11.30am |
| Venue | Carer Support 770 South Road Glandore |
| Contact Person | Tina Williams |
| Contact Number | (08) 8379 5777 |
| Contact Email | Tina.williams@carersupport.org.au |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
MYTIME South Plympton
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 9.15am-11.15am |
| Contact Person | Silvana Zotti |
| Contact Number | 0488 151 789 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
MYTIME O’Sullivans Beach
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 12.15-2.15pm |
| Contact Person | Sally Louise |
| Contact Number | 0466 393 805 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
MYTIME Hackham West
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 10.15am-12.15pm |
| Contact Person | Pam Mitchell |
| Contact Number | 0409 040 600 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Southern Adelaide
MYTIME Aldinga
| Group Days | Monday |
| Time | 12.30-2.30pm |
| Contact Person | Pam Mitchell |
| Contact Number | 0409 040 600 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Eastern Adelaide
MYTIME Trinity Gardens
MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator and a play helper engages your non-school aged child in play.
| Group Days | Wednesday |
| Time | 9-11am |
| Contact Person | Silvana Zotti |
| Contact Number | 0488 151 789 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Eastern Adelaide
Parents Timeout Campbelltown
For parents of younger children with a disability or mental illness who live in the eastern suburbs. Morning tea is provided and a range of fun activities, information sharing and peer support. A crèche can be organised on site if required; please contact the coordinator. The support group includes information sessions, guest speakers and general support.
| Group Days | 1st Friday of every month |
| Time | 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Venue | Carer Support 10 Newton Road Campbelltown |
| Contact Person | Alex Topalian |
| Contact Number | (08)206 0777 |
| Contact Email | alex.topalian@carersupport.org.au |
| Respite Available | No |
Ingle Farm Family Zone
| Group Days | 2nd Thursday of every month |
| Venue | 2 Belalie Road Ingle Farm |
| Contact Person | Erica |
| Contact Number | (08) 8349 6099 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
Family Connections:Night Groop
Suppporting families with children on the autism spectrum through understanding and information. Bring yourself a tissue and good sense of humour.
| Group Days | 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month |
| Time | 7.00pm - 9.0pm |
| Contact Person | Julie Golotta |
| Contact Number | 0466 585 041 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Adelaide Autistic Adults
A free social group for adults with Autism, meeting every second Saturday, in the Adelaide CBD.
| Group Days | Saturday fortnightly 6:30pm to 9:00pm. |
| Time | 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Venue | 59 Regent St S, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Respite Available | No |
| Website | https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-autistic-adults/ |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
MYTIME Parafield Gardens
| Group Days | Friday |
| Time | 12.30pm-2.30pm |
| Contact Person | Silvana Zotti |
| Contact Number | 0488 151 789 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
MYTIME Elizabeth Grove
For parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences while a helper minds your non-school age child.
| Group Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 1.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Contact Person | Keryn Baker-Cocks |
| Contact Number | 0414 912 816 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
Adelaide North Specials School Group
This group if for parents/caregivers who care for a family member with a disability. Carers come along, share their stories, enjoy good company, as well as enjoy some guest speakers. Respite can be provided for the person you care for if needed, people contact Chris if you need support with this.
| Group Days | 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month |
| Time | 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Venue | 135 Douglas Drive, Munno Para |
| Contact Person | Chris at Northern Carers Network |
| Contact Number | (08) 8248 0388 |
| Contact Email | office@ncnw.org.au |
| Respite Available | Yes |
Greater Adelaide
Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island
MYTIME
For parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences while a helper minds your non-school age child.
| Group Days | Wednesday |
| Time | Victor Harbor: 9:30-12:30, Kingscote: Tuesday 11-2pm TBC |
| Venue | Victor Harbor & Kingcote |
| Contact Person | Virginia |
| Contact Number | 8159 9400 |
| Respite Available | No |
Metro
Northern Adelaide
A.S.D Family Support Group
Provides support to carers who care for a family member on the autism spectrum. Carers come along, share their stories, enjoy good company, as well as guest speakers. Respite can be provided for the person you care for. Contact Chris prior to group session if you need support with respite.
| Group Days | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month |
| Time | 9:30 - 11:30am |
| Venue | Corner of Curtis and Douglas Drive, Munno Para Uniting Church |
| Contact Person | Chris, Northern Carers Network |
| Contact Number | 8284 0388 |
| Contact Email | office@ncnw.org.au |
| Respite Available | Yes |